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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.04, 361.50 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.04, 361.50 and 158.52 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.04 : 361.50 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.04/361.50 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.04x = 361.50 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.04x = 57,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,304.98/262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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